Presider
God has given us a spirit of power and love. With the help of the Holy Spirit we open our hearts in prayer for all who are prisoners of injustice, sickness, violence and war.
Reader
We pray for Pope Francis and all Church leaders. May they build on the mustard seed of their faith in proclaiming the teachings of the Good News.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for all the ordained who have been commissioned by the laying on of hands. May they follow St Paul’s challenge and ‘fan into a flame’ the gifts of the Spirit they received.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Acknowledging International Day of Non-violence this week, we pray that more people in our world will commit themselves to living the Good News of peace, justice and non-violence.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for our faith community. May we all take courage from the words of St Paul and never be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord, knowing that the power of God is with us.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for …
Lord hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
We pray for the sick among us and for those who care for them. We pray for all who have died recently and those whose anniversaries occur at this time. May they share fully in the glory of God’s promise.
Lord, hear us.
Lord, hear our prayer.
Presider
Lord our God, listen to our prayers. Look at our world in its poverty and need as we cry out to you. In faith, we come to you through Christ our Lord.
Amen.